document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1168289>Question 1168289</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Sarah spent a total of $10 on oranges and apples at the supermarket.  If she paid $3 less for oranges than she did for apples, how much did Sarah spend on oranges?   </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "x = dollars spent on oranges<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x+3 = dollars spent on apples  ($3 more than what was spent on oranges)<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "The total spent was $10:<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "(x)+(x+3) = 10<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "Solve using basic algebra.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "Assuming you are working on this problem because you are studying algebra, you should understand how to set up and solve the problem that way, or in a similar formal way.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "But you can solve the problem informally, and get some good mental exercise, by solving the problem with logical reasoning and simple mental arithmetic.<br><BR>\n" );
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